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IndustryUnknown customer orders 22 Boeings
Chicago, Usa - But Airbus is still the leader of the market
It has not been revealed yet the name of the mysterious customer that has ordered 22 new Boeing aircraft, 14 B-737s and 8 B-767s, for a figure that would be around USD 1,38bn. An other important order,... more
Weather forecastsVery good the figures of the last Paris Air Show
Paris, France - Much attention dedicated to the historical aviation moments
A positive assessment has been given from the organizers on the development of the last Paris Air Show that, for number of visitors and of foreign delegations, can be compared with best-ever editions.... more
DefenseItalian Parliament confirms the entry of 8 Nations to Nato
Rome, Italy - All of them belonged to the Soviet block
With 370 ayes, 13 noes and 2 non-voters the Italian Chamber has ratified the adhesion to the North Atlantic Treaty of 8 Nations of East Europe, former zone of exclusive Soviet control. They're Bulgaria,... more
AerospaceOfficial: Columbia was damaged during the takeoff phase
San Antonio, Usa - A foam piece broke a part of the wing
An investigation lasted 6 months and cost USD 3,4m, in order to determine the cause that, February 1, 2003, has provoked the loss of Columbia space shuttle and its crew, disintegrated during the return... more
HelicoptersWar between helicopters over San Paolo for an attempt of escape
San Paolo, Brazil - In serious conditions the bandits and the abducted pilot
A war action, that one that some criminals have triggered yesterday to make to escape from San Paolo prison the bandit Alexandre dos Santos, declared guilty of several armed robberies and condemned to... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact of building an airport at Cliffe" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for the Environment, Margot Wallström
Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the European Commission (11 December 2002). "The Commission is aware that the United Kingdom is considering the construction of a new international airport... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact of building an airport at Cliffe"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Daniel Hannan (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 155E of 3 July 2003, page 123. Written question P-3270/02 by Daniel Hannan (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 November 2002). Subject: Impact of building... more
Press releaseSas: the Sas Group traffic figures in June 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - It transported a total of near 3 million passengers
"The SAS Group transported a total of 2,9 million passengers in June 2003 vs 3,1 million in 2002, a decrease of 5,3%. Total passenger traffic (RPK) decreased by 1,2% vs 2002. Overall group passenger... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines eases restriction on use of cellular phones
Houston, Usa - The carrier announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced a policy revision allowing customers to use their cellular telephones sooner after an aircraft lands at its destination. Under the new policy effective... more
Science and technologyBasket star seized at Tucson airport with marijuana
Arizona, Usa - The aluminum foil that rolled it up releases the alarm
Something of strange has taken place when Damon Stoudamire, guard of the Portland Trail Blazers (a Nba team), passed through the metal detector of the Tucson Airport, from where he was leaving; indeed,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airline price transparency" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for Transport, Loyola De Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 155E of 3 July 2003, page 113. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission (18 December 2002). "Under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2409/92 of 23... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airline price transparency"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Paul Rübig (christian democrats)
Written question E-3212/02 by Paul Rübig (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 November 2002). Subject: Airline price transparency. "Airlines often run flyer, poster or other campaigns advertising... more
AerospaceOpportunity blasted off, the second Nasa probe is leading to Mars
Cape Canaveral, Usa - About the end of January the arrival
After two weeks of delays because of 5 postponements, both for technical and weather problems, finally the Boeing launch vehicle Delta II has left at 11:18 pm local time (03:18 GMT); the Opportunity mission,... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers
Rome, Italy -The decisions taken by Austria
Official Journal of the European Union C 156 of 4 July 2003, page 3. Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licences pursuant to Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92... more
AccidentsA Sudan Airlines B-737 crashes, 115 dead
Khartoum, Sudan - A child is the only survivor
The pilot of the B-737, just taken off from the airport of Port Sudan, on the Red Sea, had reported some problems on the aircraft to the control tower, and that's why he decided to back and land. But... more
AerospaceOpportunity doesn't blast off, it will be repeated Tuesday night
Washington, Usa - This time was a run-down battery
For the umpteenth time it has been sent back the launch of the Opportunity probe scheduled for Sunday, because of problems to a battery, whose voltage was practically nonexistent. It raises to 5 (the... more
Finance and economyFinancing for the purchase of 2 A-230s from part of Qatar Airways has been assured
Doha, Qatar - They'll operate routes in Middle East
Qatar Airways, one of the airlines with the highest world growth rate, has signed a deal with Natexis Banques Pupulaires, for the financing that will serve to the carrier for the purchase of 2 A-320s,... more
AccidentsIt crashed an helicopter operating for Petrobas oil company
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The wreck recovered at a depth of 800 m
It sinked approximately 250 km far from Rio de Janeiro with 5 persons on board, a helicopter that operated on an oil platform of the Petrobas oil company. The incident has happened on Sunday, when the... more
Latest newsA new Predator version could soon be operative
Washington, Usa - But it weighs the London's decision to develop its own Uav
According to what is learned from the American defense, the General Atomics would be proceeding for a development of the second version of the Predator, the uav (Unmanned Air Vehicle) airplane that has... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific offers 10,000 to boost the HK tourism
Hong Kong, China - It's trying to re-establish the Canadian profitable routes
Cathay Pacific has announced yesterday it will offer approximately 10,000 tickets in the attempt to increase the tourism in Hong Kong, hardly hit from the epidemic of Sars. As it's known the WHO (World... more
AccidentsAnother Indian Air Force Mig-23 has been lost
New Delhi, India - Pilot ejected because of an undercarriege problem
"It was a planned ejection in a designated safe area. It cannot be termed as a crash" declared a spokesman of Indian Air Force. However it's the umpteenth loss of a Russian-made Mig, this time a Mig-23;... more
AirlinesEasyJet growth in line with expectations
London, UK - But it's to take in consideration also the Go's takeover
The easyJet's passenger increase has been of 82.7% on last month, while in May a 95,9% had been recorded. But they are figures that need to be contextualized in order to understand better, also because... more
Press releaseSas: collective agreements finalized with all cabin unions for 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - The contract include the possibility of increasing productivity by about 40 per cent
"SAS has reached agreement with the Norwegian cabin unions regarding collective agreements for 2003 and has thereby reached agreement with all cabin unions in Scandinavia. The agreements, which are a... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Identity checks on air passengers" (2)
Rome, Italy - The reply of the European Council
Text of the reply (4 March 2003): "The Council does not comment on the compatibility with Community legislation of the internal arrangements made by the Member States in relation to checks on travellers. The... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Identity checks on air passengers"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Bruno Gollnisch (non-attached)
Official Journal of the European Union 155E of 3 july 2003, page 34. Written question P-2586/02 by Bruno Gollnisch (NI) to the European Council (10 September 2002). Subject: Identity checks on air passengers. "Passengers... more
HelicoptersRestricted missions for the Air Corps helicopter
Dublin, Ireland - Lifejackets were beyond their service dates
The Air Corps Sar (Search and Rescue) helicopters couldn't operate in the full of their possibilities because of a momentary grounding of some aircraft. Indeed, an inspection carried out at the beginning... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in July 2003
Rome, Italy -
CENTURY OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION…July 3-20, Dayton, Ohio. Info: (937) 222-0065; Web site: www.inventingflight.com. LATIN AMERICA AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION…July 7-10, Miami, Fla... more
HelicoptersEurocopter cooperates actively with the German Armed Forces
Ottobrunn, Germany - A new System Support Centre has been opened
It will become the most advanced technical support centre for the Tiger and NH-90 helicopters operated from the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forced), what is taking shape at Ottobrunn, center of the Eurocopter... more
Press releaseAirbus: Prime Minister, Tony Blair, opened UK's biggest new factory
Broughton, UK - A 83,500 square metres facility
"A £350 million aerospace factory built for planemaker Airbus, was officially opened by the Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair MP. The 83,500 square metres (over 900,000 square feet) facility, reckoned... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers (2)
Rome, Italy - The decisions taken by Germany (2)
"Expiry of licence. Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 Name of air carrier: Sky Team Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH Address of air carrier:... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers
Rome, Italy - The decisions taken by Germany
Official Journal of the European Union C 156 of 4 july 2003, page 2. Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licences pursuant to Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Risk of cosmic radiations in the field of aviation"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christopher Huhne (Liberal-Democrats)
Written question E-1801/03 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the European Commission (19 May 2003). Subject: Cosmic radiation. "In 1996, the EU agreed a directive (96/29/Euratom) on basic safety standards... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Items in the Community budget intended for fire-fighting aviation equipment in Spain"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE)
Written question E-1915/03 by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE) to the European Commission (27 May 2003). Subject: Items in the Community budget intended for fire-fighting in Spain and their actual final u... more
DefenseIran tests successfully new ballistic missile
Teheran, Iran - Now it can hit Israel
The government of Teheran has confirmed that, some weeks ago, tests for the development of a medium-long range missile have been carried out successfully, now able to hit the state of Israel. The Shahab... more
AccidentsA MI-8 crashes in Chechenya, victims
Grozny, Chechenya - But it's not a guerrilla's attack
A Russian helicopter MI-8 has crashed yesterday in Chechenya, costing the lives of 4 soldiers and the wounding of other 11; more precisely the incident would have taken place in the region of Kurchaloi,... more
Latest newsUs F-18s violate Indonesian airspace
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian F-16s intercept the American F-18s
It could take shape a diplomatic incident if the inquiry that the American Air Force has promised to carry out strictly had to confirm the violation of the Indonesian airspace. Indeed, as it has been... more
Press releaseDelta Airlines: again operating from August 2 the flight Milan-New York JFK
Milan, Italy - It's operated with B-767/300
According to a press release of the American air carrier "Delta announces that from next August 2 it will resume to operate the flight Milan-New York (JFK). The route non-stop, suspended because of the... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines to fly directly for the Russian capital
Moscow, Russia - A-330/200 aircraft to be used
The Russian Transportation Minister has declared today the Emirates Airlines air company has succesfully performed a non-stop flight from Dubai International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo. Now the Arabia... more
Weather forecastsThe Max 2003 Air Show to begin with many surprises
Moscow, Russia - The best pilots ready to challenge each other
It will be an original program which will be introduced at the Air Show Max-2003 held in Zhukovsky, close to Moscow, to be opened on August 19, to which they will participate the best pilots in the world.... more
AccidentsRussian Mig-25 crashes, no victims
Moscow, Russian - The crash near a village in the North of the country
The spokesman of the Russian Air Force, Colonel Drobyshevsky, has yesterday declared during a press conference that a Mig-25 has crashed during a training mission. The incident has taken place in the... more
Weather forecastsMax-2003 (2): 3 days to be dedicated to the industries, as many to the performance of the flight aces
Moscow, Russia - The presence of at leat 34 Countries is assured
The mass of visitors that wants to assist to the Russian Air Show scheduled for August 19 will be not admitted the first 3 days, which will be exquisitely dedicated to the enterprises in order to negotiate... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and Raytheon Aircraft Company Propellers
Washington, Usa - To detect unsafe conditions that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-13-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesAlso British Airways to fight Lufthansa in the business sector
London, UK - Few weeks Air France had begun
It seems that all greatest European operators are determined to carry ahead a pitiless competition to Lufthansa, especially in the "business" field; indeed some weeks ago Air France had inaugurated a series... more
AirlinesFirst new Airbus received from Swiss
Zurich, Switzerland - In the next days 6 months A-340/300 to be delivered
It landed yesterday at the general head-quarter of the Swiss International Air Lines in Zurich, the first one of the 7 A-340/300s that will be delivered during this year from Airbus. As it's known this... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Transfer to airforce of Ekab (National First Aid Centre) air rescue operations"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexandros Alavanos (European United Left)
Written question E-1822/03 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (20 May 2003). Subject: Transfer to airforce of Ekab (National First Aid Centre) air rescue operations. "In 2000,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Award of service contracts in Spain to non-Community helicopter companies"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by María Sornosa Martínez (European Socialists)
Written question E-1912/03 by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE) to the European Commission (27 May 2003). Subject: Award of service contracts in Spain to non-Community helicopter companies. "The Spanish G... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and BAe Systems together to supply helicopters for Australia
Sydney, Australia - But there's the competition of the Boeing-Sikorsky alliance to take in consideration
The Italian-English helicopters constructor, AgustaWestland, and the English BAe Systems, have yesterday signed an agreement to compete together for an order from part of the Australian government, to... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "International air transport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (European United Left)
Written question E-1888/03 by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (23 May 2003). Subject: International air transport. "A report in an Athens newspaper claims that Commissioner... more
Press releaseSas: installation of Internet on board from 2004 February
Stockholm, Sweden - The carrier has signed a contract with Connexion by Boeing
"Scandinavian Airlines has signed a contract with Connexion by Boeing for the installation of wireless broadband on board. Installation will begin in February 2004 and the entire long-haul fleet will... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Conflicting information concerning financial returns from, and the impact on the environment and health of, the expansion of Sofia airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Erik Meijer (European United Left)
Written question E-1862/03 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (22 May 2003). Subject: Conflicting information concerning financial returns from, and the impact on the environment and... more